Association of Equipment Manufacturers

Welcome to the team, Jake Lowenstein! Jake has joined AEM’s Washington, D.C. team as our new policy communications manager. In his new role, he will oversee AEM’s day-to-day policy communications and support the I Make America grassroots campaign.

Welcome to all the new AEM members who joined the association in November! We value your support as we continue to build momentum for the equipment manufacturing industry and the customers it serves.

What a week! Thank you to everyone who helped make the record-breaking 2023 AEM Annual Conference an unforgettable experience.

Whether you were catching up with old friends and industry peers, gaining valuable insights and perspectives, or celebrating the contributions and successes of equipment manufacturing leaders -- both past and present -- we hope you enjoyed your time spent with us in Fort Lauderdale!

AEM is excited to welcome Juliana Burda to the Market Share and Statistics (MSS) team as our new MSS program manager. Juliana will work heavily with our Latin America statistics committees, and we are so happy to have her on the team.

Our ability to successfully build momentum for equipment manufacturing has always been driven by the expertise and insights of our members.

That’s why we appreciate our AEM Board of Directors for coming together today at to discuss challenges and opportunities, as well as guide AEM’s efforts to support our industry in 2024 and beyond.

Insightful education. Valuable networking. Great entertainment. It seems safe to say our members and staff are enjoying themselves and making the most out of their time spent at this year's AEM Annual Conference!

So many great meetings and discussions are already taking place today as our members arrive and settle in at !

Good morning from beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida, site of the 2023 AEM Annual Conference!

Who else is excited for all of the networking, educational opportunities, peer discussions — and, of course, fun — that brings our members together for this one-of-a-kind event?

Let’s make it a great week!

In this season of gratitude, we are thankful for our staff, members and industry partners, as well as all they do to support AEM.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Welcome to the team, Shahree! AEM is excited to announce our new director of association and services marketing. In her new role, she will lead our marketing efforts and drive engagement in AEM services, events and education.

🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟 Our accounting team is first class! Kathy, Ryan, Lori, John, Laurene and Kaitlin keep AEM up and running behind the scenes, supporting our members and staff. 💸 From extensive database know-how to quick-witted jokes, this team both livens up our office and frequently lends a helping hand to both staff and members.

Last night, we partnered with our friends at the National Corn Growers Association to highlight the advances and benefits of precision agriculture on Capitol Hill. 100+ congressional staff joined us to see and experience live demos of the technology and learn why precision ag is needed in the next .

Construction equipment has come a long way over the past several decades. The efficiency and emissions achievements have resulted from a combination of brilliant mechanical engineering, the leveraging of technology and close collaboration between manufacturers. That same level of collaboration continues today, helping ensure that equipment will continue getting better, safer and more efficient—well into the future, say Cummins Inc's Jeremy Harsin, Husco's Ben Holter and Danfoss's Ben Hoxie: https://www.aem.org/news/engine-and-drivetrain-efficiency-drives-down-fuel-use-and-emissions-in-construction-equipment

Learn more about how machine and grade control, as well as other construction equipment technologies, play critical roles in advancing the industry, and thereby enabling benefits to productivity and performance, planet and environment, as well as people and safety: https://newsroom.aem.org/benefits-of-construction-equipment-technologies-study-unveiled-by-aem/

As 2023 winds down, we're thrilled to announce AEM has set a new record for its largest membership in the association's 125-plus-year history.

Earlier this month, AEM’s total member count reached 1,083 after 17 companies joined the association during the month of November. The previous record was 1,066, set in 2022. AEM also set a new member retention record of 94.3%, besting the previous mark of 93.4% set in 2006.

We appreciate all our members – whether they’re new to AEM or longtime supporters – and our talented staff for making this this year one that’s not soon to be forgotten and for all the ways they help our association build momentum for equipment manufacturing!

We are proud to honor the brave men and women who serve, or have served, our great country. Happy Veterans Day!

AEM is excited to welcome Amanda Haag aboard as our marketing manager. Amanda will oversee exhibitor marketing for CONEXPO-CON/AGG, Utility Expo and World of Asphalt & AGG1. She has jumped right into planning for World of Asphalt, and we are so grateful to have her on our team!

Welcome to all the new members who joined AEM in October! We value your support as we continue to build momentum for equipment manufacturing and the customers our industry serves.

Congratulations goes out to CONEXPO-CON/AGG and its marketing team for being recognized by tsnn.com as having the savviest marketing campaign among trade shows in 2023.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the award-winning campaign and its role in making CONEXPO-CON/AGG a record-breaking success!

https://www.conexpoconagg.com/press/press-releases/industry-acclaim-conexpoconagg-marketing-initiativ

🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟 AEM is excited to shine the spotlight on our amazing education programs team! Helen, Leah and Tatum work hard to offer AEM members access to professional development through relevant education, networking and knowledge sharing opportunities. 📖 The team’s favorite part of their job is being on site at events to see how their education work comes together, and engaging with attendees.

We’re thrilled to be a part of the 96th National FFA Organization Convention and Expo!

It’s been great to see the next generation of leaders come together this week in Indianapolis with the shared goal of driving change and influencing how the world grows.

From our team at AEM to yours, we want to wish you the trickiest of treats and happiest of hallows.

Eat, drink and be 👻 scary! 👻

As the agriculture industry readies itself for the 96th annual National FFA Organization Convention and Expo this week, Chris Bursiek of AEM member company John Deere advocates for the importance of supporting FFA and championing the organization's legacy of advancing a bright future for ag.

John Deere’s Chris Bursiek on the Value of FFA Convention and Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders Read About the Latest Industry News. Advancing Equipment Manufacturers in the Global Marketplace. Advocacy, Trade Shows, Market Data and Safety.

We were honored to join Krone North America in hosting Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves as part of its 50th anniversary celebration last week.

Gov. Reeves has worked to build Mississippi’s next generation of skilled workers and strengthen the state’s economy, and our industry is excited to be part of that growth!

October is a great time to engage in some much-needed self-care and wellness – which is why AEM staff in Milwaukee gathered this week for a coffee tasting seminar, run by our in-house Coffee Leader Sarah Spanjar! Staff learned about the coffee roasting process, how to brew coffee in a few different ways and how to identify the tasting notes of locally-roasted coffees.

Engaging others – both within our industry and across many others – is not simply an organizational priority for AEM. It’s embedded in everything we do.

And because of our lengthy track record of success partnering and collaborating with others, we’re always looking to reimagine and optimize how we collaborate with existing partners, as well as foster new, mutually beneficial partnerships that drive impact far beyond what we’re capable of accomplishing alone, says our own Nicole Hallada.

The Power of Industry Partnerships: If You Want to Go Far, Go Together Read About the Latest Industry News. Advancing Equipment Manufacturers in the Global Marketplace. Advocacy, Trade Shows, Market Data and Safety.

Happy 50th anniversary, KRONE Agriculture! Thank you for allowing AEM to join you in celebrating such a special milestone.

Our own Megan Tanel, Kip Eideberg and other association staff are in Olive Branch, Mississippi this week to participate in the anniversary festivities, where Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves will highlight the company’s five decades of manufacturing excellence.

Don't miss a very special episode of tsnn.com's Trade Show Talk podcast, where our own John Rozum recently joined host Danica Tormohlen to discuss a record-breaking edition of The Utility Expo, how federal funding from historic and transformative legislation passed in 2021 helped propel the show to great heights last month and much, much more.

Tune in here ➡ https://www.tsnn.com/tsnn-podcast-trade-show-talk

Don't miss our final Equipment Market Outlook Webinar of the year!

AEM members in attendance at next week's live event will receive exclusive access to:

✅ An analysis of construction equipment industry trends, key issues, project pipeline data and a global market outlook summary

✅ A comprehensive look at commodity prices, food security, ag tech, yields, risks and other key trends impacting agriculture

✅ Highlights and analysis related to our monthly Ag Tractor & Combine Reports

Learn more and register now! https://www.aem.org/events/conferences-and-webinars/members-only-aem-business-intelligence-equipment-market-outlook-webinars

This week AEM staff in Milwaukee met at a nearby park for a Halloween-themed gathering, to both spend some quality time together and donate to Pathways High School. Donations will be used to purchase new gym shoes and equipment for students. Staff enjoyed snacks, cider, and a few furry friends made an appearance as well!

Welcome to all the new members who joined AEM in September! We appreciate your support as we continue to build momentum for equipment manufacturing and the customers our industry serves.

Special promotions and limited-time savings are available for those AEM members who renew their membership before Dec. 31, 2023.

✔ Lock in 2024 AEM Annual Conference attendee registration at 2023 prices.
✔ Save on AEM member directory listing upgrades and digital advertising.

Learn more...👇

Invest in Your Company’s Future by Renewing Your AEM Membership Read About the Latest Industry News. Advancing Equipment Manufacturers in the Global Marketplace. Advocacy, Trade Shows, Market Data and Safety.

Yesterday, the AEM Communications and PR teams spent the day at the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store in Milwaukee. They worked hard helping to display the donated holiday merchandise – kudos to the team for testing and bagging so many Christmas lights! It was a great day spent teambuilding and helping an organization in our community.

Happy National Farmer's Day! Today and every day, we celebrate the men and women who spend their lives growing the food that feeds our world.

Happy Manufacturing Day! The equipment manufacturing industry has made great strides over the past few years. Today serves as both a celebration of our efforts, as well as a reminder that we must continue to tell our industry's story and push innovation forward, says AEM's Megan Tanel.

https://www.aem.org/news/this-manufacturing-day-lets-remember-our-work-is-just-getting-started

AEM is excited to welcome Al Melhim to our team! Al will be serving as our new Senior Director of Agriculture. In his new role, he will Lead the internal AEM Agriculture Sector team, which focuses on delivering Agriculture Sector Board priorities, providing shared vision and ideas, and delivering member value across all sectors and AEM departments. Welcome, Al!